Weight Management Process
How to lose fat and sustain Healthy Weight for life?
Weight management is the key to better health, if you stay true to your commitment, it won't take long before you start seeing substantial health improvements, and pretty soon there will be a phase when you feel and look so much better and full of energy, you'll never be the same again!
Healthy weight transform lives for good, however, the quest for lasting weight loss is a step-by-step process that requires knowledge, positive mindset and active participation; Nutrition and lifestyle changes remain the mainstay of weight management process and would involve commitment for a life span.
Let's explore the important aspects of weight management process:
EAT HEALTHY
When you consume food it activates your body's metabolism (biological reaction to burn calories) to produce energy. The body uses most of the energy to perform various functions to keep us healthy and alive, what's left get preserved as fat for the future use.
An interesting point to note here is that if you suddenly skip meals or diet for losing weight, your body may consider it as an emergency and set itself in the contingency mode by slowing down the metabolism to protect its depleting energy source; the stored fat. That is how most of the dieting plans fail miserably - You shouldn't try to go against the biology, as you and your body are the one...Isn't it the reason you are trying to lose weight at first place?
Food is the source of energy and nutrition; Contrary to the typical belief about 'eat-less' dieting plans, the real trick is to eat healthy and balanced diet, which provides vital nutrients to your body.
Avoid most of the fast or junk foods because they are higher in fat, calories and sugar. Opting to make small changes in your eating habits can adds up to a big success and gives you the confidence of being in control of how you fuel your body.
Here are some quick tips for healthy eating:
- Make nutritional and lower-calorie food choices
- Eat slowly until you are full
- Break the Clean Plate Habit
- Be Mindful of Your Triggers
- Don't eat what you haven't portioned out for each meal or snack
- Add variety of vegetables and fruits in your nutrition plan
- You can, of course, find your own ways to do it better
STAY ACTIVE - STAY HEALTHY
Many long-term studies proved it time and again: Fitness is more important factor than leanness to determine overall quality of life. Now, if you have plenty of reasons not to exercise, it is time to change your mindset and break through the excuses. Be ready to work out some fitness routine.
Exercise is a great stress reliever; just try to go for a walk instead of sitting down and do nothing in front of the TV; not only will you reduce stress but also your will be burning calories instead of adding them. Getting just half (1/2) an hour of moderate to vigorous physical activity is the minimum standard for an adult, which may include brisk walking and cardio workouts.
Resistance training with weights - strength training builds muscle tissue and increase metabolism to burn excess fat. Strength training is also extreme important for women, especially, because women rapidly lose muscle tissue with age.
Take small steps at a time and once you get the rhythm; you can increase it to an hour a day, for better results. It typically takes five to ten experiences before it turns into a healthy habit that pays in long-term.
Few quick-tips to stay active:
- Weight Loss can be Fun - Just try Dancing
- Use stairs to climb up instead of taking the elevator
- Hit the treadmill or simply jog/walk for half an hour
- Bicycle to work and back home (also a greener alternative!)
- Take your dog (pet) out for a daily walk
- Mow the lawn with manual lawn mower
- Again, you can find your own ways to do it better than anyone
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